" I have an 81 380sl that tends to run hot in the summer, and I heard that water is a much better coolant than anti-freeze. So I was wondering if diluting my coolant would cause my car to to run cooler in hot weather. "
IMO, any diff in cooling capacity will be minimal. Instead you will lower the boiling point and increase corrosion. Why don't you find out why it's running hot. Bad theromostat? Collapsing hoses? Plugged radiator?
I have an 81 380sl that tends to run hot in the summer, and I heard that water is a much better coolant than anti-freeze. So I was wondering if diluting my coolant would cause my car to to run cooler in hot weather.
Thanks for any advice.
it is called antifreeze antiboil for a reason. don't do it!!!!!!!
along with rust inhabiters and the like.
you may need a new radiator or clutch fan
the case, minus a few cans!
No it will run hotter and boil over more easily. Colligative properties, just like high school chemistry. The antifreeze raises the boiling point of water, allowing it to remain in a liquid state and continue cooling.
Water is worse the properly mixed coolant for cooling your engine.
Do make sure your coolant is properly mixed though... marty
People kept forgetting it is not only the coolant that raises the boiling temp... pressure is the main reason why boiling temp is much higher.
I would also clean your radiator fins... use water or air and blow/spray from enigne side to front to loosen any bugs/dirt that might clogg your radiator
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